Winter Wonderland Platter (Printable version)

An elegant winter-themed platter with pale cheeses, nuts, fruits, and silver accents for a frosty presentation.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cheeses

01 - 7 oz fresh goat cheese (log or rounds)
02 - 5.3 oz Brie or Camembert, rind trimmed
03 - 3.5 oz mild white cheddar or mozzarella, cubed

→ Nuts & Fruits

04 - 3.5 oz blanched almonds
05 - 3.5 oz macadamia nuts
06 - 3.5 oz dried white mulberries or white raisins
07 - 1 small bunch green grapes

→ Crackers & Bread

08 - 7 oz white rice crackers (gluten-free)
09 - 3.5 oz plain water crackers
10 - 1 small baguette, sliced and lightly toasted

→ Accents & Garnishes

11 - 1/4 cup edible silver leaf flakes or metallic silver dragées
12 - 1/4 cup white chocolate curls
13 - Light blue sugared almonds or Jordan almonds
14 - Fresh rosemary sprigs, dusted with powdered sugar

→ Accompaniments

15 - 1/4 cup honey or white fig jam
16 - 1/4 cup Greek yogurt dip or whipped ricotta

# Directions:

01 - Place all cheeses centrally on a large serving board, spacing them evenly for accessibility.
02 - Arrange crackers, toasted baguette slices, and rice crackers radiating around the cheeses.
03 - Distribute small bowls containing blanched almonds, macadamia nuts, dried mulberries, and green grapes evenly around the board.
04 - Set small ramekins with honey or white fig jam, and Greek yogurt dip or whipped ricotta at intervals.
05 - Scatter white chocolate curls and light blue sugared almonds over open spaces for visual contrast.
06 - Place fresh rosemary sprigs dusted lightly with powdered sugar to evoke a frosted appearance.
07 - Carefully position edible silver leaf flakes or metallic dragées as elegant highlights across the platter.
08 - Present immediately, ensuring all items are easily reachable for guests to enjoy.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • No cooking required means you can spend time with your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen, yet it looks like you've worked magic for hours.
  • The elegant white-and-silver color palette feels sophisticated enough for formal gatherings, but it's approachable enough to throw together whenever inspiration strikes.
  • Every element can be prepared ahead of time, making it the perfect solution when you want to host without stress.
02 -
  • Remove your cheeses from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving—this is non-negotiable if you want them to taste creamy and flavor-forward rather than cold and muted.
  • Assemble the board no more than 2 hours before serving; the crackers stay crisper and the fresh elements maintain their appeal. I learned this the hard way when a board I made too early felt tired by party time.
  • Edible silver leaf is incredibly delicate—handle it with a soft brush or even your fingertips rather than trying to grab it with tongs. The moment you respect its fragility, it becomes beautiful rather than frustrating.
03 -
  • White chocolate curls stay more defined if you keep your white chocolate slightly cool before shaving—not cold enough to be brittle, just cool enough to hold its shape.
  • The powdered sugar on the rosemary looks freshest when applied just before serving; I use a fine-mesh sieve to dust it lightly like natural snow.
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